General Counsel - Leading Investment Firm

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Counsel to join their dynamic team during a significant growth phase. This pivotal role involves overseeing legal and regulatory matters, advising on venture capital and private equity transactions, and providing commercial legal advice to portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a leading city firm and a deep understanding of investment transactions. This opportunity offers a chance to play a foundational role in a purpose-driven firm committed to value creation beyond financials, with significant exposure to the leadership team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience at a leading city firm.
• Deep knowledge of venture capital and private equity transactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal and regulatory matters across investment activities.
• Advise on legal aspects of venture capital and private equity transactions.

Skills

Venture Capital

Private Equity

Legal Advisory

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Education

Law Degree

Post-Qualification Experience (8+ PQE)

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Client:

W&P Partners Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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The Opportunity

W&P Partners is proud to be partnering with a leading global investment firm in their search for a General Counsel. The firm backs high-growth technology businesses at the growth stage and offers an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded, solutions-focused General Counsel to join the firm during a significant growth phase.

The Role

As General Counsel, you will report directly to the leadership team and serve as a key strategic advisor across all areas of the business. This is a broad and pivotal role, encompassing:

• Oversight of all legal and regulatory matters across the firm’s investment activities and internal operations.
• Advise on all legal aspects of venture capital and private equity transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and the negotiation of financings and exits across EMEA.
• Supporting fundraising activity, LP matters and fund formation in coordination with external counsel.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to the investment team, supporting decision-making and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Providing commercial legal advice to portfolio companies when needed.
• Managing risk, compliance, governance and policies across the platform.
• Building out and evolving the legal function as the firm scales.

The Candidate

We’re looking for a highly capable and commercially astute lawyer with:

• Significant post-qualification experience (8+ PQE as a guide) gained at a leading city firm. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar organisation.
• Deep knowledge of venture capital, private equity or growth-stage investments.
• Experience negotiating and executing complex investment transactions.
• Familiarity with fund structures, fundraising and LP matters.
• A pragmatic, hands-on mindset and the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.
• Experience launching a funds in the Middle East would be advantageous.

This role will suit someone looking to play a foundational role in a purpose-driven, high-performance firm that is deeply committed to value creation beyond the financial. Working at the core of the business you will have significant exposure to the board.